T3 - UK (2020-12)

56 T3 DECEMBER 2020

PS5 vs Xbox Series X

In the hand, this controller is as

comfortable as ever, and comes with

nice details such as textured triggers

and bumpers (great for keeping a firm

hold when the action gets intense) and

an updated D-pad optimised for faster

and smoother inputs.

As before, too, you get Share, Menu

and Options buttons, which allow

you to quickly record your gaming

sessions as well as access options.

Naturally, the Xbox logo power button

on the controller remains, as too do

the XYBA button config and dual

thumbstick design.

The controller’s finish is the same

slightly coarse matte black that past

Xbox controllers have used, which

looks clean and isn’t slippy. It does

tend to attract finger smudge marks,

though, so for those gamers who like

to keep their kit looking box fresh, a

regular polish will be in order.

It’s still powered by AA batteries,

though, and Microsoft’s official

stance on this is that it’s what gamers

want: it gives the controller a longer

lifespan as its batteries are easier to

replace than the built-in rechargeable

cells used by PlayStation consoles.

We’re not convinced, as fumbling for

new AAs feels a bit 1980s.

Storage expansion is well

implemented, courtesy of the

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UNMISSABLE GAMES

rear-mounted expansion port. Feed

this with an expansion card (Seagate

makes the only one right now),and it

immediately injects the system with

more space for games and media.

It is purely plug-and-play, and

while the Series X already delivers

about 800GB of room for games out of

the box, enthusiastic gamers will

definitely benefit from more storage,

as game install sizes have been

swelling as they become more

complex and visually elaborate.

BIG GAME HUNTING

In terms of standout features, the

Series X’s ability to play games going

The controller has

textured triggers

and bumpers,

which feel nice

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